Superleague Round 16: ADSC keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked ADSC as it allowed them to take a leadership position. ADSC defeated 5th ranked Al Kahraba in Baghdad 99-83. ADSC have a solid four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Al Kahraba at the other side keeps the fifth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Al Karkh. Al Kahraba will play next round against Al Karkh trying to get back on the winning streak. ADSC will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Dijlah. It will be extra interesting game as Dijlah is their local rival from Baghdad.
Leading Al Naft (12-2) recorded its second loss in Baghdad. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Al-Hashd (10-5) 85-73. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Al Naft. Al-Hashd moved-up to third place, which they share with Dijlah. Defending champion Al Naft still keeps top position with two games lost. Al-Hashd's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Baghdad ADSC.
Sixth-ranked Al Karkh (6-10) gave a tough game to second ranked ADSC (13-3) in Baghdad on Wednesday. ADSC managed to secure only two-point victory 94-92. However their fans expected much easier game. ADSC have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Al Karkh lost third consecutive game. Al Karkh at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the fifth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Al Kahraba. ADSC's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Baghdad to the arena Dijlah.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 16: Dijlah won against Al-Hashd on the opponent's court 83-79. Al-Tadamoun unfortunately lost to Nift Al-Shamal in a home game 92-97. Ghaz Al-Shamal rolled over Al Hilla on the road 136-105. Al Shorta defeated Dijlah on its own court 95-87. Zakho smashed Al Hilla in a road game 108-86.

ADSC - Al Kahraba 99-83

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked ADSC as it allowed them to take a leadership position. ADSC defeated 5th ranked Al Kahraba in Baghdad 99-83. ADSC have a solid four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Al Kahraba at the other side keeps the fifth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Al Karkh. Al Kahraba will play next round against Al Karkh trying to get back on the winning streak. ADSC will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Dijlah. It will be extra interesting game as Dijlah is their local rival from Baghdad.

Al-Hashd - Dijlah 79-83

The game between closely ranked teams ended with one of their biggest challengers Al-Hashd's (10-5) home loss to third ranked Dijlah (10-5) 79-83 on Monday. Dijlah have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 10-5 record having just one point less than leader ADSC, which they share with defeated Al-Hashd. Dijlah's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Baghdad ADSC.

Al-Tadamoun - Nift Al-Shamal 92-97

Rather predictable result in Najef where fourth ranked Nift Al-Shamal (8-10) defeated 6th ranked Al-Tadamoun (2-16) 97-92 on Tuesday. Nift Al-Shamal maintains fourth position with 8-10 record. Loser Al-Tadamoun keeps the sixth place with 16 games lost. Nift Al-Shamal will meet at home higher ranked Ghaz Al-Shamal (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Al-Tadamoun will play against the league's second-placed Zakho and hope to secure a win.

Al Hilla - Ghaz Al-Shamal 105-136

Not a big story in a game when 5th ranked Al Hilla (2-14) was rolled over at home by third ranked Ghaz Al-Shamal (8-9) 136-105 on Tuesday. Ghaz Al-Shamal maintains third position with 8-9 record having one point less than leader ADSC. Al Hilla lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 14 games lost. Ghaz Al-Shamal will meet Nift Al-Shamal (#4) in the next round. Al Hilla will have a break next round.

ADSC - Al Karkh 94-92

Sixth-ranked Al Karkh (6-10) gave a tough game to second ranked ADSC (13-3) in Baghdad on Wednesday. ADSC managed to secure only two-point victory 94-92. However their fans expected much easier game. ADSC have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Al Karkh lost third consecutive game. Al Karkh at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the fifth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Al Kahraba. ADSC's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Baghdad to the arena Dijlah.

Al-Hashd - Al Naft 85-73

Leading Al Naft (12-2) recorded its second loss in Baghdad. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Al-Hashd (10-5) 85-73. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Al Naft. Al-Hashd moved-up to third place, which they share with Dijlah. Defending champion Al Naft still keeps top position with two games lost. Al-Hashd's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Baghdad ADSC.

Al Shorta - Dijlah 95-87

The game between closely ranked teams ended with second ranked Al Shorta's (12-1) home victory over one of their biggest challengers Dijlah (10-5) 95-87 on Thursday. Al Shorta maintains second position with 12-1 record having just one point less than leader ADSC. Loser Dijlah keeps the third place with five games lost. They share the position with Al-Hashd. Al Shorta's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Baghdad Al Kahraba.

Al Hilla - Zakho 86-108

There was no surprise when 5th ranked Al Hilla (2-14) was outplayed at home by second ranked Zakho (11-4) 108-86 on Friday. Zakho have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 11-4 record behind leader ADSC. Al Hilla lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 14 games lost. Zakho will meet Al-Tadamoun (#6) in the next round. Al Hilla will have a break next round.